Ó chuir an Rúis tús le lán-ionradh neamhdhleathach ar an Úcráin i mí Feabhra 2022, tá an tAontas tar éis tacú le Cív trí cháineadh a dhéanamh ar ionsaitheacht na Rúise, smachtbhannaí a ghearradh ar na daoine atá freagrach as an gcogadh agus tacaíocht airgeadais agus nithiúil a thabhairt don tír.

Cogadh na Rúise i gcoinne na hÚcráine

Відколи Росія розпочала незаконне повномасштабне вторгнення в Україну в лютому 2022 року, ЄС підтримує Київ, засуджуючи російську агресію, запроваджуючи санкції проти винних та надаючи фінансову і матеріальну підтримку.

Війна Росії проти України

Ó thosaigh an choinbhleacht in 2014, agus go háirithe ó thosaigh an Rúis a lán-ionradh ar an Úcráin an 24 Feabhra 2022, ní hamháin gur maraíodh na mílte daoine sa chogadh, gur chúis é le géarchéim dídeanaithe agus suaitheadh eacnamaíoch, ach tá an-dochar déanta aige don chomhshaol chomh maith.

Tionchar chogadh na Rúise i gcoinne na hÚcráine ar an gcomhshaol

Seit dem Einmarsch Russlands in die Ukraine häufen sich die Hinweise auf mögliche Verletzungen des internationalen Strafrechts. Ermittlungen zu mutmaßlichen Kriegsverbrechen, Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit und Völkermord laufen bereits, und die EU spielt dabei eine aktive Rolle.

Der Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine: Untersuchung und Verfolgung von Verbrechen gegen das Völkerrecht

Since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, there has been mounting evidence of what may constitute violations of international criminal law in the conflict. Active investigations into alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide have begun and the EU is playing an active role in this process.

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Investigating and prosecuting international crimes

Ó thosaigh cogadh na Rúise i gcoinne na hÚcráine, tá méadú ag teacht ar an bhfianaise go ndearnadh sáruithe féideartha ar an dlí coiriúil idirnáisiúnta le linn na coinbhleachta. Tá imscrúduithe ar bun cheana maidir le coireanna cogaidh líomhnaithe, maidir le coireanna i gcoinne na daonnachta agus maidir le cinedhíothú agus tá ról gníomhach ag an Aontas sa phróiseas.

Cogadh na Rúise i gcoinne na hÚcráine: coireanna idirnáisiúnta a imscrúdú agus a ionchúiseamh

Moscow invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, but Russian cyberattacks against Ukraine have been taking place since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. During this time, Ukraine's public, energy, media, financial, business and non-profit sectors have been the main targets. The attacks intensified just before the invasion, undermining the distribution of medicines, food and relief supplies. The EU, US and NATO have carried out initiatives that aim to neutralise cyberthreats and protect essential infrastructure.

Cyberattacks in Russia’s war on Ukraine

Every year, on 20 June, we celebrate World Refugee Day. The focus this year is on the right to seek safety. Everyone on the planet has the right to seek safety, no matter who they are, where they come from or when they are forced to flee. In 2022, as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Europe is receiving a large new wave of refugees in search of peace and safety.

World Refugee Day: EU solidarity with Ukraine

Russia’s invasion has pushed millions of people to flee Ukraine. Millions are displaced within the country. We are witnessing one of the largest European humanitarian crisis in recent times. With each passing day, the atrocities committed on Ukrainian soil are increasing, together with the risk of violence and exploitation for the most vulnerable ones. In this podcast, we will focus on the concerns about human rights violations against those who belong to the LGBTI community.

Russia’s war on Ukraine: the situation of LGBTI people

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced millions of people to seek shelter in neighbouring countries. Among them Roma. These people often face discrimination, segregation, deprivation and prejudice. And not only in Ukraine.

The situation of Roma people fleeing Ukraine

Since 2014, Parliament and Commission have been calling on EU countries not to grant citizenship in return for investment in their country. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, these calls have intensified. Member States are being urged to withdraw such citizenship when it has been granted to Russian or Belarusian nationals who are on the sanctions list or support the invasion.

Russia's war on Ukraine: Reassessing 'citizenship by investment' schemes

Russia is the largest exporter of oil, natural gas and coal to the EU. Even before the war on Ukraine, natural gas prices had significantly increased and the current crisis will no doubt have a major impact on price levels in Europe. The EU will need to see how to diversify its supply and increase its energy independence. In this podcast, we will find out more.

Russia's war on Ukraine: Implications for EU energy supply

The EU Temporary Protection Directive enables EU Member States to move rapidly to offer protection and rights to people in need of immediate protection and to avoid overwhelming national asylum systems in cases of mass arrivals of displaced persons. Although invoked several times in the past, the directive has never been activated before. Russia's military aggression prompted a unanimous decision in the Council to grant temporary protection (for an initial period of one year) to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. This temporary protection may be extended automatically by two six-monthly periods, for a maximum of another year. The EU's decision to grant temporary protection has been widely welcomed and the directive is considered the most appropriate instrument under the current exceptional circumstances. There are, however, still many open questions as to its practical implementation in the EU Member States.

EPRS policy podcast - Temporary protection directive

In an unprecedented and unanimous reaction to Russia's war on Ukraine that began on 24 February 2022, the EU swiftly decided to make available €500 million from the European Peace Facility – followed soon after by additional financing – to fund EU military assistance and to deliver military equipment to Ukraine. For the first time in its history, the EU is now using a dedicated, although off-budget, tool to finance – but not to deliver, with that responsibility falling on Member States alone – lethal military equipment to a third country. This is a further update of a publication, the previous edition of which was released on 30 March 2022. UPDATE: Since the recording of this podcast, the EU has agreed to mobilise additional financing of military assistance to Ukraine amounting to €2 billion currently.

EPRS policy podcast - Russia's war on Ukraine: The EU's financing of military assistance to Ukraine

The war on Ukraine is the latest manifestation of Russia's revisionist policy over the past decade. Russia has increasingly been using hybrid warfare tactics to assert its international position and gain 'strategic leverage'. Russia has used both non-conventional and conventional warfare tactics in conflicts in the EU's neighbourhood, in particular in Syria, Libya, Africa and in Ukraine. Prior to the ongoing war, Russia seized and illegally annexed Crimea in 2014 and carried on a war in Donbass, recognising unilaterally, a couple of days before the invasion of Ukraine, the independence of the self-proclaimed independent republics of Luhansk and Donetsk. In this podcast, we’ll analyse the impact of Russia’s expansionism on the EU and different scenarios on Russia’s possible behaviour in the next years, up to 2030. #FutureShocks2022

EPRS policy podcast - Future shocks: Russia's brutal expansionism

From 21 to 24 March 2022, Parliament organised the Ukraine Solidarity Days to show its support for Ukraine's parliament following the Russian invasion.

The Ukraine Solidarity Days in the European Parliament

Ever since Russia launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24&nbsp;February 2022, the EU and the Parliament have supported the country by condemning Russia’s aggression, sanctioning those responsible and providing financial and material aid. Parliament has also been supportive of Ukraine’s efforts to become an EU candidate country and has been calling on EU countries to launch accession talks.&nbsp;

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April 2022 to express the European Union´s support to the Ukrainian people and to condemn the unjustified Russian attack.&nbsp; On 9 February 2023, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

In Joint Statement&nbsp;the Presidents of the European Union Institutions on the occasion of the 2 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine&nbsp; declared: "The European Union will continue its strong and unwavering political, military, financial, economic, diplomatic and humanitarian support to help Ukraine defend itself, protect its people, its cities and its critical infrastructure, restore its territorial integrity, bring back the thousands of deported children, and bring the war to an end. The European Union has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and will help it on its path towards EU membership. The future of Ukraine lies in the European Union.

The European Union will continue to provide Ukraine with regular and predictable financial support. The 50 billion euro financial assistance package for 2024-2027 will help Ukraine meet its immediate needs, rebuild its economy and society, modernise its institutions and consolidate democracy and the rule of law."

Solidarity with Ukraine

On 24 February Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Shortly before&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized&nbsp;two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine&nbsp; as independent.&nbsp;The Conference of Presidents of the EP condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. "Ukraine is an independent and sovereign nation and its territorial integrity is non-negotiable. The invasion is unjustified and illegal. It is a threat to European and regional stability, as well as to the rules-based world order. The attack targets our model of democratic society. It cannot go unanswered, " says declaration of the COP.

"The Russian invasion into Ukraine is part of President Putin’s destabilisation agenda. It is a path that will bring the Kremlin in direct confrontation with Europe and the rule-based world-order. It is a path that pits authoritarianism against democracy. It is a path that we cannot allow him to walk unchallenged," said EP President Roberta Metsola.

European Union leaders met for a special European Council in Brussels on 24 February&nbsp;and adopted a set of sanctions related to the the financial sector, the energy and transport sectors,dual-use goods, exports, Russian individuals etc.&nbsp;

Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Association Agreement (AA), including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) signed in 2014, is the main tool for bringing Ukraine and the EU closer together. Since 2014, the EU and the Financial Institutions have mobilised more than €15 billion in grants and loans to support the reform process in the country, with strong conditionality on continued progress.

As a result of the cooperation with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in the field of democracy support, European Parliament launched on 11 March the website “<a href="https://ukraine.europarl.europa.eu/en/home.html" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">The EU stands with Ukraine</a>” (in English and Ukrainian) provides the latest news, videos and podcasts, relevant legislation and resolutions to show how the EU is helping Ukraine. Content from the Ukrainian Parliament could also be shared on the site. Actively supporting EU efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the world is one of Parliament's core responsibilities.

EU - Ukraine

On 24 February 2022,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;began a&nbsp;military invasion&nbsp;of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the conflict that had begun in 2014. Shortly before, on 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.&nbsp;

Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.

On 1&nbsp;March&nbsp;the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels to assess Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;and the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke live from Kiev.&nbsp;The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April&nbsp;to express the European Union´s support of&nbsp;the Ukrainian people and to condemn the Russian attack. On&nbsp;8 June&nbsp;Stefanchuk adressed Parliament in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, the European Parliament has&nbsp;recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in a resolution on November 2022.

On 9th February 2023, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy&nbsp;addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

In March 2024, &nbsp;MEPs voted to to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025.&nbsp;

Russian aggression against Ukraine

On 24 February 2022,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;began a&nbsp;military invasion&nbsp;of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the conflict that had begun in 2014. Shortly before, on 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.&nbsp;

The Russian aggression has brought destruction to Ukraine and its people, but also a wide range of economic and social consequences across Europe and the European Union. MEPs regularly debate on how to respond to the current cost of living crisis,&nbsp;bolstered by&nbsp;inflation and&nbsp;hikes in energy prices.

In the annual&nbsp;&nbsp;2022 report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy, MEPs called the EU and its member states need to increase their military, political and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and strengthen their defence in countering Russian threats to European security.

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Consequences of the war in Ukraine on the EU

The European Council received Ukraine's application for EU membership on 28 February. It has asked the European Commission to prepare an Opinion, which will assess the merits of the applications against the EU accession criteria, notably the Copenhagen criteria [focusing on the political and economic criteria].

The European Commission has found that Ukraine overall is well advanced in reaching the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities; has continued its strong macro-economic record, demonstrating a noteworthy resilience with macroeconomic and financial stability, while needing to continue ambitious structural economic reforms; and has gradually approximated to substantial elements of the EU acquis in many areas.

On this basis, the Commission recommended that&nbsp;Ukraine be given the perspective to become a member of the European Union. The European Council has decided to grant the status of candidate country to Ukraine in June 2022.

Ukraine's application for EU membership

Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s ndependence, territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Association Agreement (AA), including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) signed in 2014, is the main tool for bringing Ukraine and the EU closer together, promoting deeper political ties, stronger economic links and respect for common values

EU - Ukraine (2019-2020)

EU leaders discussed recent developments with regards to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine. The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people and have so far provided&nbsp;assistance to Ukraine&nbsp;worth €50 billion.

This European Council meeting takes place after the&nbsp;24th EU-Ukraine summit&nbsp;on 3 February. It was the first summit to take place following the outbreak of Russia’s war and since the EU granted candidate status to Ukraine in June 2022.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met European leaders in Brussels during his second trip abroad since the beginning of the war.

EU – Ukraine summit & Special Council meeting, February 2023

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. During her visit, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addresses the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and meets its Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, as well as meets and discusses with young Ukrainians. Presidents Zelenskyy and Metsola speak to the press present after their meeting.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Kyiv (Ukraine) for Europe Day

Following almost two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, MEPs are set to reaffirm the need for the EU to stand firmly and united behind Kyiv. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU has provided unprecedented political, military, humanitarian and financial support to Kyiv, as well as imposing crippling sanctions against Moscow.

During the debate with the Council and Commission, MEPs assess the latest developments in the war and how the EU can continue to support Kyiv’s forces in fighting back against the Russian intruders. They also discuss the EU’s latest efforts to provide more financial support to Ukraine, particularly with additional U.S. aid currently being held up by congress

Council and Commission statements - The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

In a debate on Tuesday morning, MEPs are expected to call on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. 
With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine - and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress - MEPs are likely to use the debate to call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They are also expected to urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.

Plenary session - Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine

On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell the environmental destruction caused by Russia in its war against Ukraine. 
Russia's war has caused massive air, water, land and soil pollution, as well as significant damage to ecosystems, with the risk of spillover into neighbouring countries. Estimates based on Ukraine's environmental inspections show that Russia's invasion has inflicted roughly €52.4 billion in environmental damage.
Russia’s destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, causing catastrophic flooding and  submerging thousands of hectares of land, has been condemned by the EU as an act of ‘ecocide’. 

In the debate with EU diplomacy Chief Borrell, MEPs are  set to highlight  the importance of  holding Russia accountable, , with Ukraine having stated its determination to make Russia pay reparations for the environmental damage.

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Environmental consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the need for accountability

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee

Press conference by Lukas MANDL, Chair of the Security and Defence subcommittee delegation, and by Anna FOTYGA, on the fact-finding visit to assess EUMAM Ukraine - EU military support to Ukraine

Workshop on "EU trade and investment following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine" - organised at the request of the INTA committee

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Press conference by Cristian BUŞOI, ITRE committee Chair, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and Fatih BIROL, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on EU and Ukraine – taking

Press conference by Cristian BUŞOI, ITRE committee Chair, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and Fatih BIROL, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on EU and Ukraine – taking stock of the energy situation one year after the start of the Russian aggression

Online Press Seminar - One year of war against Ukraine

Press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President and Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS on the sad anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Joint DEVE/AFET/DROI meeting in association with the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee (D-UA) and the Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (DEPA) with the 2022 Sakharov Laure

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Press conference by Manfred WEBER, EPP Group Chairman, and Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of Democratic Belarus, on current developments in the Russian war in Ukraine

Article 17 Dialogue Seminar on "the war in Ukraine"

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at "Embrace Ukraine" - charity rally #strivingtogether

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Webinar - Ukraine: Disinformation vs reality

Ukraine Solidarity Days - Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee

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Ukraine Solidarity Days - Meeting with Speaker Stefanchuk and VRU Faction Leaders and MPs addressing the humanitarian crisis

Ukraine Solidarity Days - Reportage from the Ukrainian border region

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Receiving the Honorary Doctorate from the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Meeting with Denys SHMYHAL, Ukrainian Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Address to the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Attendance and address at the International Summit of Cities & Regions, with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Visit to a damaged power plant and a bombed school

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Denys SHMYHAL, Prime Minister of Ukraine

TRAN Committee - Exchange of views with the Verkhovna Rada on Post-war rebuilding of transport and tourism-related infrastructure in Ukraine

AFET and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine joint meeting

2 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine- Unfurl of a Ukrainian 30-metre flag on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels

2 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine.- Lighting up of Station Europe buildings with colours of Ukrainian flags

2 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine.- Ukrainian and EU flags in front of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statement - Two years of Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine

SEDE - Joint Meeting with the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Security, Defence and Intelligence

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Ensuring proper functioning of EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes

Switzerland is organising a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock (Canton of Nidwalden). The aim of that heads of state and government meeting, is to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. This should be the basis for a peace process. During one of the events of the summit, Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, addresses the participants.

Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Bürgenstock (Switzerland): statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

On the occasion of Europe Day, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits Kyiv in Ukraine. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Denys SHMYHAL, Ukrainian Prime Minister.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: meeting with Denys SHMYHAL, Ukrainian Prime Minister

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. EP President receives the Honorary Doctorate from the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: extracts from the ceremony for the Honorary Doctorate from the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. At her arrival, President Metsola meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: arrival and meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

During her visit to Kyiv (Ukraine), on the occasion of Europe Day, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, speaks at the International Summit of Cities and Regions. She expresses the continued support of the European Parliament to Ukraine on its European path.

Address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the International Summit of Cities & Regions in Kyiv (Ukraine)

During her visit to Kyiv, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together they speak to the press. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. During her visit, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and gives a statement at the International Summit of Cities & Regions. Cameraman: Noel Zammit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: attendance and address at the International Summit of Cities & Regions, with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. At her arrival, President Metsola meets with Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk. With him she visits a damaged power plant and a bombed school. Cameraman: Noel Zammit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: arrival and meeting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, visit to a damaged power plant, visit to a bombed school

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. MEPs debate

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. Closing statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: Closing statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", have a look back at the different legislative and political achievements reached by the EP. Since February 2022 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the European Parliament always fought for democratic freedom and self-determination. It had strongly and repeatedly condemned Russia’s war of aggression and called for tough sanctions on Russia and Belarus as of the first days of the military attacks. It continuously pushes for the EU to provide defensive weapons, humanitarian aid and democratic support to the institutions of Ukraine.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): European Parliament stands with Ukraine

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, the European Parliament has stood by Ukraine and its people. From backing measures to help refugees settle in the EU to multibillion-euro aid packages, Members have vowed to support Kyiv for as long as it takes.

Find out more about Parliament’s support.

A look at how Parliament has been supporting Ukraine (INTER)

A look at how Parliament has been supporting Ukraine (VT)

MEPs vote on the following files: Economic Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the European Union, Conclusion of an Agreement between the European union and the Republic of Seychelles on access for Seychelles fishing vessels to the waters of Mayotte, Data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services, Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Chile, Advanced Framework Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Chile, Amending Regulations (EU) No 1227/2011 and (EU) 2019/942, European Digital Identity framework, The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia, The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Critical situation in Cuba

Voting session, including a resolution on the need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine

MEPs vote on the following topics: Olbrycht, Marques (A9xxxx/2024) - Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027; resolution Olbrycht, Marques Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - resolution; Gahler, Gardiazabal Rubial (A9-0286/2023) - Establishing the Ukraine Facility; Fernandes, Ehler (A9-0290/2023) - Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’); Wölken (A9-0223/2023) - Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings; Cicurel (A9-0278/2023) - Proposed amendments to Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union; Weiss (A9-0290/2022) - Shipments of waste; and Fernández (A9-0344/2023) - Certain aspects of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities.

Voting session: MMF for the years 2021 to 2027 and Ukraine Facility

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Clip: Two years of war in Ukraine - "Slava Ukraini"

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Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

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Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

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Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Switzerland